After years of working through management plans and the regulation review process, Michigan has taken the steps needed to maximize the resources we have and to ensure the future of muskellunge angling in Michigan. Through the work of Michigan Muskie Alliance and the Michigan Warmwater Resources Steering Committee Michigan has just signed new regulations for 2013. The new regulations eliminates the current limit of one 42” or larger muskellunge per day and as of April 1, 2013 the regulation will be one fish 42” or greater per license year with tag. There is no charge for the tag and it is obtained upon request when purchasing a license.
Below: Keith Creagh, MI-DNR Director with Jim Dexter, Fisheries Chief just after signing the new muskellunge regulations.!
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In light of new regulations, it might be a good idea to have the last sentence of the MI DNR page on muskies changed:
Northern pike, bass, sunfish and yellow perch as well as some aquatic insects prey upon muskie young and severely reduce their numbers. Those that survive to adulthood probably need only fear bears, large birds of prey and people. People indeed, can be a serious enemy – the extreme desirability of this fish, coupled with its habit of spawning in shallows with little caution, sometimes leads to poaching. Beyond the challenge and thrill of landing a Great Lakes muskie, you will be sure to find its flesh tasty.
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"DeanV" said:
In light of new regulations, it might be a good idea to have the last sentence of the MI DNR page on muskies changed:
Northern pike, bass, sunfish and yellow perch as well as some aquatic insects prey upon muskie young and severely reduce their numbers. Those that survive to adulthood probably need only fear bears, large birds of prey and people. People indeed, can be a serious enemy – the extreme desirability of this fish, coupled with its habit of spawning in shallows with little caution, sometimes leads to poaching. Beyond the challenge and thrill of landing a Great Lakes muskie, you will be sure to find its flesh tasty.
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